Category Archives: Health

Men, as you age there is an important level to know…your testosterone level! Though both men and women have testosterone, men have it in much higher amounts. It is this higher level of testosterone that is responsible for many of the male characteristics, and is a crucial component to the health and vitality of a man.… Read More »

Did you begin to experience seasonal allergies later in life, especially after having children, during perimenopause, or after menopause? As adults, women tend to be more vulnerable to allergies than men, and in many cases hormones may be to blame. There are actually allergic genes that can be activated by hormonal changes and cause women… Read More »

The term estrogen dominance can be a little misleading since one does not need high levels of estrogen to have this condition. Estrogen Dominance is a term that was first coined by Dr. Lee and refers to a woman that has a low progesterone to estrogen ratio. A better terminology might be “Progesterone Deficiency”. There… Read More »

Did you know that in the human body, there are more than 300 different enzymes that require zinc to function normally? Zinc deficiency can have a dramatic effect on your overall health and can even make you more susceptible to diseases including certain types of cancers. Here are 10 important functions of zinc you need… Read More »

Most of us are aware that vitamins, such as vitamin C, are beneficial in the prevention of illness as well as in helping our bodies to more quickly recover from an illness. It is difficult for the body to absorb vitamin doses large enough to get the desired effect when taken orally. Since the stomach… Read More »

Salt, in its unaltered state, is not the small, dry, pure white little cube found in common table salt. In its natural form, salt is actually moist, clumpy, slightly off-color, and more flavorful than refined salt. Natural, unrefined salt can have many health benefits, but what most people don’t realize is that the white stuff… Read More »

Everyone has an off-day when they just can’t bring themselves to work out. However, sometimes an off-day turns into multiple days of excuses and procrastination. When you get into a workout slump it can be hard to get back into a routine. The following 5 tips will help you to avoid this pitfall and get… Read More »

How to achieve relaxation through different massage techniques. Trying to relax yourself after a hectic and stressful day is easier said than done. Earlier this week in my blog, I talked about how many of the triggers that cause anxiety are not surprising or uncommon problems, but are ongoing stressors in our day-to-day lives. When… Read More »

A beautiful and touching love story of a couple that had been together so long and loved each other so much that they could not live apart…literally. After his wife had only been given days to live, Norbert, despite having no signs of being ill, passed mere hours before her. I think this couple can… Read More »

According to a study conducted by researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Cincinnati, married couples tend to live longer than those who are single. The study found that the rate of mortality among men dropped 80% and among women 59% when married. They also found that married couples had lower levels… Read More »